As WP's senior editor, I edit review and preview articles, attempt to keep up with the frantic pace of Rainier's news posts, and keep our reviewers on deadline, which is akin to herding cats. When I have a moment to myself and don't have my nose in a book, I like to play action/RPG, adventure and platforming games.

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'LotR: The Battle for Middle-earth' - v1.01 Update Patch Available NOW

The Battle for Middle Earth utilizes the Generals game engine, and in the game, players can select from the different "good" or "evil" campaigns, where they will be given the freedom to command a variety of major armies from the films, each with their own distinct strengths and weaknesses.

- By hitting Ctrl+Enter anywhere in the Online Menu, even in an online match, you can bring up the new communicator. This utility will let you add, remove, and chat with users that you choose to make your friends.

3. BALANCE CHANGES

Drummer Troll now recharges health when it reaches level 2

The damage radius for the Mordor Catapult's skull upgrade has been increased

Ents now take more damage from slash and pierce attacks

4. QUICK MATCH TWEAKS

1v1 matches are now limited to 1v1 maps, and 2v2 matches are nowlimited to 2v2 maps. 2v2 maps will no longer be able to be played in 1v1 matches, and 3v3 maps will no longer be able to be played in 2v2 matches.

5. ONLINE CHEATS & EXPLOITS

Addressed all known online cheats and money/special power hacks.

6. MISC. BUG FIXES

Addressed some network code issues, as well as other multiplayer and single-player bugs.